Mead v. Phœnix Insurance

Citations

• 68 Kan. 432
• 75 P. 475
• 64 L.R.A. 79
• 1904 Kan. LEXIS 123

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABDS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>Fire Insurance — Property of Minor — Limitation of Action. ■ A dwelling-house owned by a minor twelve years of age was insured in his name. In May, 1894, it was destroyed by fire. The policy contained a condition that no suit or action for the recovery of any loss should be maintainable unless commenced within twelve months after the fire. In 1902, when the insured reached his majority, he brought an action on the policy to recover the amount of his loss. Held, that the contract limitation controlled the general statute of limitations and that the action was barred.</p>